Best of Angela Merkel

Best of Angela Merkel

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French President Francois Hollande (L) picks up his fallen papers as he arrives with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso (R) to give a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on March 18, 2013 before a meeting with representatives of the European Round Table of Industrialists. ANDERSEN

French President Francois Hollande (L) picks up his fallen papers as he arrives with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso (R) to give a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on March 18, 2013 before a meeting with representatives of the European Round Table of Industrialists. ANDERSEN

Bundestag Votes On ESM And Fiscal Pact

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel laughs at the remark of a colleague pior to a vote in the Bundestag on Germany's ratification of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the European Union fiscal pact on June 29, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The two measures together will provide a cushion for debt-stricken members yet also create far-reaching changes to the ability of the European Union to influence member states' individual fiscal policy.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel laughs at the remark of a colleague pior to a vote in the Bundestag on Germany's ratification of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the European Union fiscal pact on June 29, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The two measures together will provide a cushion for debt-stricken members yet also create far-reaching changes to the ability of the European Union to influence member states' individual fiscal policy.

Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final

Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA

German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts with German President Joachim Gauck during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts with German President Joachim Gauck during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Germany v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

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In this handout photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the German National team in their dressing room after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.

In this handout photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the German National team in their dressing room after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.

Political Leaders Meet As Greece Crisis Intensifies

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media following an extraordinary meeting with leaders of Germany's main political parties at the Chancellery the day after the European Central Bank announced it would not extend emergency funding to Greece on June 29, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Stock markets in Europe were markedly down today and the Greek government ordered cash machines turned off and a tightening on the flow of capital in an effort to staunch citizens' withdrawals.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media following an extraordinary meeting with leaders of Germany's main political parties at the Chancellery the day after the European Central Bank announced it would not extend emergency funding to Greece on June 29, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Stock markets in Europe were markedly down today and the Greek government ordered cash machines turned off and a tightening on the flow of capital in an effort to staunch citizens' withdrawals.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel laughs at a colleagues comment as she arrive for the wekkly German government cabinet meeting on November 28, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. High on the morning's agenda was changes to the country's pension system.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel laughs at a colleagues comment as she arrive for the wekkly German government cabinet meeting on November 28, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. High on the morning's agenda was changes to the country's pension system.

Bundestag Swears In Germany's New Coalition Government

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles after she received flowers following her election for her third term as chancellor at the Bundestag prior to ceremonies in which the new German government was sworn in on December 17, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The new government is a coalition between the German Christian Democrats (CDU), the Bavarian Christian Democrats (CSU) and German Social Democrats (SPD) following federal elections held in September.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles after she received flowers following her election for her third term as chancellor at the Bundestag prior to ceremonies in which the new German government was sworn in on December 17, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The new government is a coalition between the German Christian Democrats (CDU), the Bavarian Christian Democrats (CSU) and German Social Democrats (SPD) following federal elections held in September.

German Christian Democrats (CDU) Hold Annual Party Congress

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) Angela Merkel speaks at the annual CDU party congress on December 10, 2014 in Cologne, Germany. The CDU is the senior partner in Germany's ruling government coalition and yesterday delegates re-elected Merkel as party chairwoman with 96.7% of votes.

German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) Angela Merkel speaks at the annual CDU party congress on December 10, 2014 in Cologne, Germany. The CDU is the senior partner in Germany's ruling government coalition and yesterday delegates re-elected Merkel as party chairwoman with 96.7% of votes.

Council of the Baltic Sea States Summit 2012

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media at the conclusion of the 2012 Council of Baltic Sea States Summit at the Ozeaneum maritime museum on May 30, 2012 in Stralsund, Germany. Leaders of the eleven member states as well as representatives of the European Union are meeting to discuss matters related to energy, the environment and economic development during the two-day summit.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media at the conclusion of the 2012 Council of Baltic Sea States Summit at the Ozeaneum maritime museum on May 30, 2012 in Stralsund, Germany. Leaders of the eleven member states as well as representatives of the European Union are meeting to discuss matters related to energy, the environment and economic development during the two-day summit.

Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final

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In this handout photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German President Joachim Gauck celebrate with the German national team after it's 1-0 victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match against Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In this handout photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German President Joachim Gauck celebrate with the German national team after it's 1-0 victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match against Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

CDU Leadership Meets To Approve Coalition Agreement

Thomas Trutschel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles during the Federal Committee of the CDU on December 09, 2013 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Berlin, Germany. Merkel met with 180 members of the Christian Democrats (CDU) to vote on a coalition deal with the Social democrats. There were no votes against the deal, which the Social Democrats (SPD) will vote on later this week.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles during the Federal Committee of the CDU on December 09, 2013 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Berlin, Germany. Merkel met with 180 members of the Christian Democrats (CDU) to vote on a coalition deal with the Social democrats. There were no votes against the deal, which the Social Democrats (SPD) will vote on later this week.

G20 Leaders Meet In St. Petersburg For The Summit

Sasha Mordovets

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, helps Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel with a coat as President of South Africa Jacob Zuma looks on at the musical fountain show during the G20 summit on September 5, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The G20 summit is expected to be dominated by the issue of military action in Syria while issues surrounding the global economy, including tax avoidance by multinationals, will also be discussed during the two-day summit.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, helps Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel with a coat as President of South Africa Jacob Zuma looks on at the musical fountain show during the G20 summit on September 5, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The G20 summit is expected to be dominated by the issue of military action in Syria while issues surrounding the global economy, including tax avoidance by multinationals, will also be discussed during the two-day summit.